Fairness and competency are hallmarks of good public servant and Tulsa County Assessor John A. Wright gets high marks on both counts.

As inflation drastically affects Tulsa County’s housing market, Wright and his staff have done an excellent job of determining market value of property and assigning the assessed valuation, which is the basis of the size of property taxes. The assessor doesn’t set tax rates or collect taxes.

It’s a big job in Tulsa County.

Wright took office on December 1, 2018, from the late Ken Yazel. Wright was completely prepared for the job after serving in the Assessor’s Office for eight years.

Wright spent 12 years as a state representative (1998-2010) and he brings that perspective to his current office. He understands legal proposals concerning property taxes and he is an advocate for the property owner. Wright was one of the most conservative legislators, especially in fiscal matters.

Even before that, Wright’s time in the private sector as a licensed real estate broker is invaluable in helping him lead, especially with complicated land issues.

Tulsa is lucky to have someone like Wright who knows how to run his office and is diligent in getting the job done.

Wright’s outspoken Christian faith is a testimony to his fairness. He has no problem if a property owner wants to dispute a valuation.

As Tulsa County deals with rampant inflation, food shortages, illegal immigration, the Chinese coronavirus and other problems attributed to the Biden Administration, it is reassuring to know that someone like John Wright is running the Assessor’s Office.

The Tulsa Beacon endorses Tulsa County Assessor John Wright for re-election.